know this. because i have a sister as well. and we're -- we live here. and we never know what could happen to us. >> reporter: sunnyvale police canvassed the neighborhood twice, but have little to go on. >> right now, we have a very vague description of the suspect. the suspect was wearing a mask. we feel that from the interview with the victim, the suspect is approximately 5'6" to 5'8" tall, medium build, and possibly with a hispanic accent. >> reporter: police say the victim's friend was asleep in her bedroom in the same apartment, and heard nothing. her dog also barked, but she didn't realize why. officers believe this is an isolated attack. garcia says from now on she's not taking any chances. >> i'm going to try to be more aware, lock my doors all the time, my windows, and be alert. >> reporter: sunnyvale police have also contacted other bay

area cities to see if they have any cases similar to this one. so far, they have not established any connection, which is why they need your help. if you have any information about this case, police call the sunnyvale police department, and also if you prefer to remain anonymous, that's no problem. all you have to do is text to sv tip at tip now.org. reporting live in sunnyvale, marianne favro, nbc bay area news. this is graphic and disturbing, revealing a mystery suspect in a triple homicide at a san jose nightclub. we got the video from san jose police. this was a violent crime caught on camera. >> that's right. let's start with that again, a warning to our viewers. the tapes do reveal graphic violence. if there are little ones in the room, you may want them watching something else instead. the invasion happened january 8th, left three people dead, one

badly hurt. the getaway driver and mystery man in a bulletproof vest went on a run. here's the video we're talking about. it shows the interior of the mexicali nightclub on oakland road. three men burst in, tried to snatch the owner. as you can see, one man wearing a bulletproof vest tried to drag the bar owner at gun point to a waiting suv. the club owner who police said was targeted over a drug debt is able to get free but is gunned down by the mystery man in the parking lot. the owner did survive. the suspect escaped and remains on the loose. what the security video didn't show, a bar patron who began shooting during the kidnapping attempt. the man shot two of the attackers, killing one instantly before being shot and killed himself. the other attacker was found dead in the black ford explorer found outside the club the next day. we'll have more at 6:00. and then again tonight at 11:00. right now, there's a statewide amber alert for a baby

boy and his mom, both of them kidnapped. authorities say 8-month-old sebastien and his mother, 18-year-o 18-year-olds, was taken from the home by the boy's father. he allegedly climbed in a window of her home around 2:00 this morning and took their son. the mom was abducted when she ran after them. he was last seen driving a 1991 honda civic with license plate number 5 voy 539. the race is on to shield money. if not, the money will be taken away. cities across the state are moving funds to keep them from the state. in santa clara tonight, they'll vote to move any stadium related projects in relation to the 49ers stadium from the agency to the newly created stadium authority. transferring assets to the

joints powers authority. the governor and legislator are getting ready to raid local redevelopment funds to help solve the state's fiscal crisis. >> will there be money left for the governor to take? >> there is not going to be any money left in san jose for the state to take. >> the state already took $62 million from the san jose redevelopment agency last year. and they plan to raid those same funds yet again. there's new information just how many people live here in the bay area. and it reveals that we're actually growing at a snail's pace. the new census shows the bay area added about 367,000 people in the last decade. that means we grew by about 5.4% since the last census in 2000. that's the slowest growth since the 1930s. a big change from the booming '90s when gre b region grew by more than 12%. here's a look at your hometown and how it stacks up. santa clara county, the fifth largest county slipped to sixth

in the latest census. alameda the seventh largest. contra costa was the fastest growing county over the past decade with a population now exceeding 1 million people for the first time. san francisco county, it dropped two spots to number 13. a tense night, and now a man is dead after a standoff with police. it started last night in the 1800 block of marin avenue near alameda and north berkeley. the first officer to arrive reported hearing multiple shots. he called in police negotiators, who evacuated homes near the scene. after hours of negotiations, police heard a single shot from inside the home. they later entered to find the suspect dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. police say they did not directly confront the man. new federal documents revealed what pg&e pipeline operators said just before that deadly blast in san bruno. that quote from one.

operators, operators apparently knew that a botched repair job in a milpitas control station was causing gas to flow uncontrollably. and that they couldn't fix the issue remotely. that set off a chain reaction. a half hour later, the pipeline in san bruno exploded. pg&e isn't saying if there's a connection yet. today we also learned why pg&e decided not to repair that flawed pipeline. the "mercury news" found a pg&e report from 1992 stating that most of the pipe that ran through san bruno did not need to be replaced because the wells met current standards. but federal investigators found more than 150 welding defects back in january. many of them dating back half a century. international news now. the unrest in libya is quickly becoming a political headache for president obama. since the crisis began, gas prices are up dramatically, and several congressmen are demanding action. the government announced gas prices could soon hit an average of $3.70 a gallon. that was nationwide.

around here, you know the story, it's already near the $4 mark. democrats are asking the president to sell some of the nation's crude oil stockpile, but he's reluctant to do so. republicans are pushing for offshore drilling in alaska. while others are saying not so fast. >> supply is key. let's start with domestic action, domestic supply, and mitigate price increases that way. >> use one-quarter of the world's oil and we have only 2% of the world's oil resources. it's a lot easier to decrease the amount we use than to dramatically increase our supply. >> if there's to be any offshore drilling, congress would have to approve it first. have you had enough of tiger blood and winning? next at 5:00, how you can wipe charlie sheen off the map. or at least off your computer with a few clicks of the mouse. the sound of music may have once been sweet but now it's left millions of americans with serious hearing problems. and let the good times roll. live in new orleans for the

biggest party of the year, mardi gras. bob joins us live down south for fat tuesday. can't wait for that. good afternoon. i'm chief meteorologist jeff ranieri. temperatures warmer today. we did manage even a little more sunshine with upper 50s and low 60s right now. and we'll see a cool night down in the south bay. how about this, want to wear your shorts? we'll let you know the best chance of that will be in my g .

sglrk yes, those are dead fish. a slew of dead fish floating in a harbor in redondo beach. biologists think the fish may have died from lack of oxygen after high winds kept the fish

from leaving the harbor. the cleanup is now under way to remove all the rotting fish before they create a toxic hazard. the debate rages on with prop 8. in the meantime, supporters of the gay marriage ban want a federal court to keep blocking same-sex unions. lawyers for the sponsors of prop 8 filed papers to urge the ban to stay in place. the obama administration recently announced it would no longer defend the federal law prohibiting the government from recognizing same-sex marriages. prop 8 lawyers argued the decision should have no effect on the state ban. two gay couples are asking the ninth circuit court to let same-sex marriages resume in california by lifting a stay on the lower court's order. topping our health watch tonight, hot flashes may have met their match. acupuncture it turns out may help relieve hot flashes in menopausal women who do not want to turn to hormone therapy. turkey researchers found it helped more than a placebo did.

they reported fewer mood swings. the study, however, did not reveal how long that relief last. well, weight loss on even just the thought of slimming down may help relieve depression symptoms in the obese. a new study by the university of pennsylvania reveals that people in many different kinds of weight loss programs experience mood improvements when on a diet. how much weight each person lost or didn't lose wasn't linked with the change in mood. it's not uncommon for musicians or veterans to experience ringing noises in their ears. it affects up to 50 million americans. it's called tinnitus. audiologists have found a successful treatment and it might surprise you. here's nbc's erica edwards. >> reporter: imagine going through life with this as background noise. >> a high-pitched ringing that is pretty much constant. never goes away. >> reporter: it's what life has been like for steve cooper who

has heard it for decades. the problem started after college, a time when he attended a lot of loud rock concerts. >> the eagles, the doobey brothers, chicago. >> reporter: tinnitus often stems from some kind of hearing loss and is common among older adults. doctors are seeing younger patients who have been exposed to loud music or gunfire from combat. to make up for the hearing loss, the brain fills that empty space with noise. >> very similar to phantom limb pain where those without a hand feel or sense things. >> are you still having difficulty with sleep? >> reporter: an audiologist has been treating some of the most severe cases of tinnitus with a device that looks like an mp3 player. patients listened to classical or new-abge music. over time the noise is reduced and the patient continues to listen to the relaxing music. >> we give them input in the area where there's damage so the

brain says, i don't have to go searching for that sound. >> reporter: after about nine months, the patient's brain is trained to ignore the ringing. it's not a cure, but helps the brain focus elsewhere. it's worked so far for steve cooper. >> it has helped me for my quality of life. i don't focus on the ringing all the time. >> reporter: it may not be the doobey brothers, but this time it's helping him tune out the noise and tune into real life. erica edwards, nbc news. today marks the 100th international women's day, designed as a celebration of the contributions that women make to the lives of people all around the world. even james bond got into the celebration in one of the most watched videos in the bay area on youtube right now. check it out. >> women are responsible for two-thirds of the work done worldwide. yet only 10% of the total income and own 1% of the property. it's not just about money and power. every year 70 million girls are deprived of even a basic education. and a staggering 60 million are

sexually assaulted on their way to school. we're afraid to walk the streets at night -- >> yes, that is daniel craig. he doesn't make a bad woman. he's the actor who plays 007. the voice you're hearing is judy dench. get ready, it's partly religious, partly cultural and completely just a huge party. welcome to fat tuesday. thousands of people packing bourbon street today as the annual celebration kicked off in new orleans. massive floats, you can see here, costumes, and of cose you have the beads and plenty of smiles. >> yes, fat tuesday, the perfect assignment for our own bob redell. he is live on bourbon street. bob, i'm afraid to ask you what you did to earn all those beads. >> don't answer that question. >> reporter: i'm not going to answer. all i can say is there are many people who were traumatized by what i did.

fortunately they're under care of doctors right now dealing with that shock, to get that image out of their heads. so they're going to be okay. good evening to both of you. we're looking down bourbon street. you've got thousands of people out here. they've been out here for several hours. this is the climactic end to what is two weeks roughly celebration for mardi gras. fat tuesday capping off what is expected to be the most well attended mardi gras celebration ever. >> the one day you can just relinquish everything and be yourself. >> reporter: think you need permission to let loose on fat tuesday? fat chance. until midnight, bourbon street is no-holds barred, no dress code, an adult playground. please be gentle. that just smacks -- ow! of a good time. for the most part. little red riding hood, amadeus.

what's the fascination with mardi gras? >> we're natives. we love it. my dad was king of mardi gras the year i was born. >> we've never seen it this crowded. >> reporter: why do you think it's different this year? >> spring break. >> reporter: what? >> spring break. >> reporter: the thought is the spring breakers would come here instead. why do you come here instead of a sandy beach? >> this is where you go to party. >> is this a surprise? >> i'm not even sure what it would be. yeah, probably that. >> reporter: ah! stay away, stuff, really. the biggest surprise so far? >> the guy with the apron. >> reporter: that was it? >> yeah. >> reporter: those heels don't look very comfortable. but you're still out here for mardi gras. why? >> it's worth it. it's fun. it's a big party. it's fun. nice town, nice people. >> reporter: who does your hair? >> mail order. >> i come out here every year just to see the sights, see

other people's costumes, and to be seen. >> reporter: these people out here on bourbon street better live it up, because they don't have much time. in just under five hours, at midnight, mardi gras officially ends. and it is official. that's start of ash wednesday, the beginning of lent. they'll ask people to leave, perhaps go to church, go home, go to pillow, sidewalk, gutter, wherever some of these people are going to end up. i'm sure it's all of the above. >> well, until midnight, let the good times roll. >> bob, you've got a wife and kids here in the bay area. what's your curfew tonight so i can pass that along? they're on the phone in the newsroom. >> reporter: that's so funny, i just lost the earpiece. i have no idea what you just said. >> very good. well put. >> reporter: i'll have as much fun as i want. >> well said, bob. take care of yourself. see you later on.

>> we'll do. let's turn over to jeff ranieri. you don't have any beads, do you? >> no. but i'm certainly taking some offers. let's take a look at the temperatures outside right now in san francisco. we have 57. looks like a good time out there with bob, always doing a great job. winds west at 13 miles per hour. out toward alcatraz, a little bit of sunshine here today. if you haven't been out to alcatraz, it is the big-time tourist stop. it is one of the greatest spots in the bay area. at least to go and enjoy some history throughout san francisco. all right. meanwhile, upper 50s and low 60s across the bay area. warmer today. more sunshine. if you like what we had today, you're surely going to like what we have coming our way for wednesday. the warmest day of the week. expected as we hit our hump day coming tomorrow. let's get a look at the radar. we have a few showers still lingering well to the north. doesn't stay to the north as we head throughout the night. a little bit of motion on this

in the past hour, not a whole lot of activity even across y eure eureka. generally it's all about high pressure that's building offshore. that will shield us here from any kind of a major activity here in the next 48 hours, keeping it mild as we head throughout wednesday. more sunshine, increasing temperatures, and then, of course, it's not going to last too long. as we get into thursday, a few showers coming back into the mix. by all means, tomorrow is the day to get outside. and enjoy it. 6:00 a.m., we'll start off cloudy, low 40s. by 11:00 a.m., mostly sunny and temperatures already in the 60s for the east bay. we'll start off with 40 in los gatos. 45 in gilroy. and mid-40s in the north bay. and san francisco giants right here in the nbc bay area as we head into friday. right here in san francisco, if you're doing any tailgating, temperatures in the 50s. winds west 5 to 15. partly cloudy skies. the game, though, it's going to be happening in arizona, just outside of scottsdale. and we're also looking at some

excellent weather. mid-70s, some dry air, humidity at 15%, winds 5 to 15 miles per hour. perfect for baseball. you can catch all the action at 6:05 right here on nbc bay area, the home of the giants. yes, those are 70s on the map for tomorrow. we talked about it warming up, warmest day of the week. i hope you like it. i worked hard on this forecast. tomorrow should not disappoint. 70 in fairfield. 70 in pittsburg. morningtime on the weather channel on cable, you can see in the seven-day forecast, showers as we head into thursday. the giants on friday. change those clocks as we head into early sunday morning. spring forward, folks. i love bob redell out there and mardi gras. the beads were huge, right? >> that's what they say. >> oh, my goodness. >> you're going next year. >> i wouldn't mind. >> thanks, jeff. royal road trip. william and kate hitting the

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a royal frenzy in northern ireland today as prince william and his fiancee kate middleton paid a surprise visit during their visit to the uk. the little girl gave middleton flowers. one little girl said she was extremely happy to meet the future princess. >> i said to her, you're a very lucky lady. i'm very jealous. she says, i am very lucky lady. and i think you will be jealous. >> security was extremely tight due to the area's history of violence. by the way, the royal wedding takes place april 29th at west minister abbey. you have some of the charlie sheen overdose? how to keep him off of your mind and computer.

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